Labor Negotiator Attorney

Lozano Smith; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Child-Friendly Business Award

Community Engagement Projects

Collaborative Environment

Focus on Schools and Community

Job summary

Lozano Smith seeks a Labor Negotiator/Attorney to represent and advise public school districts across California in collective bargaining, labor negotiations, administrative hearings, and arbitrations. The role requires strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills, with a passion for serving public agency clients.

Requirements include a Juris Doctor, California Bar admission in good standing, and at least 3 years of relevant experience, preferably in education or public agency law.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California in good standing.
• 3+ years of experience in education law, public agency law, or related areas.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for advocating for educational institutions and public agencies.

Responsibilities

• Represent and advise public school districts across California in collective bargaining, labor negotiations, administrative hearings, and arbitrations.
• Handle complex labor and employment issues and provide strategic advice and counsel.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical skills

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Labor NegotiatorAttorney

As a Labor Negotiator, you will represent and advise public school districts across California in collective bargaining, labor negotiations, administrative hearings, and arbitrations. You will handle complex labor and employment issues and provide strategic advice and counsel.The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. Candidates must exude professionalism and integrity with a passion to serve public agency clients. Experience with administrative hearings and labor disputes is highly desirable.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Admission to the State Bar of California and in good standing.

3+ years of experience, preferably in education law, public agency law, or related areas.

Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in fast-paced environment.

Passion for advocating for educational institutions and public agencies.

The posted range represents the full span for the role and does not indicate that every hire will be placed at the top of the range.

Lozano Smith is committed to giving all employees the opportunity to experience meaningful, impactful work. We consider a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, and experience, among others. We provide competitive salary, benefits, and bonus programs.

We are California's leading public

agency law firm, where professionals

thrive and grow. Experience a

by mentorship, development, and

Lozano Smith values diversity,

fostering an inclusive environment

where varied perspectives enrich our

work and culture. Our dedication to

equity and representation ensures a

dynamic team that reflects the

communities we serve.

Spotlight on Culture

• Professional Development
• Child-Friendly Business Award
• Community Engagement Projects
• Collaborative Environment
• Focus on Schools and Community

Partnering with school districts, community colleges, cities, counties and all types of public agencies is at the core of what we do. Our 30+ year commitment has positively impacted countless students and communities throughout California.